Meet Our Board

United Way’s Board of Directors is a distinguished group of leaders in Portage County whose strategic decision-making and guidance steer the organization. We recruit people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to make an impact.

The commitment of the United Way Board of Directors is evident in their donation of time and financial resources to support our work.

United Way of Portage County Board of Directors

Melissa Koher
Chair
Hometown Bank

Don Williams
Vice Chair
Retired, Kent State University

Jeff Fowler
Secretary/Treasurer
Barney Fish Lures

Dana Lawless-Andric
Campaign Committee Chair
Kent State University

LuAnn Linson Coldwell
Community Impact Committee Chair
Retired, Kent State University

Anthony (A.J.) Armstrong
Hiram College

Errol Can
Attorney-at-Law

Julia Colecchi
NEOMED

George DeBord
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County

William Duck
Portage County Health District

Pam England
Portage Community Bank

Lori Graham
Middlefield Banking Company

Jonathan Harris
Portage County District Library

Anna Ciano-Hendricks
Owner, Pathway Real Estate

Anthony Horton
Kent City Schools

Ryan Hough
7 17 Credit Union

Lisa Kinter
UH Portage Medical Center

Christine Morhac
Huntington National Bank

Geraldine Hayes Nelson
Retired, Kent State University

Mary Ann Schaefer
The Davey Tree Expert Co.

Michelle Smith
Owner, NimblePros

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Policy Statement Rejecting Racism, Anti-Semitism and Ethnic Discrimination

At United Way of Portage County, we know that a community thrives when everyone feels respected and included. That’s why we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can be

themselves and achieve their full potential. We, the United Way of Portage County Board of Directors and employees, stand committed to affirming our identity as an organization that rejects all

racism, anti-Semitism and ethnic discrimination in all their forms. We recognize that systemic racism, unjust policies and practices in our institutions, and other forms of oppression have -

and continue to - marginalize entire populations of people. While racism and prejudice are not always conscious, their consequences are always dehumanizing. We denounce all forms of racism,

anti-Semitism and ethnic discrimination. They have no place in our society and undermine our efforts to create a community where all people can realize their full potential.

We stand committed to challenging and correcting inequities and ensuring that those whose voices have been quieted are heard. We will continue to work alongside all stakeholders and

partners to foster opportunities for education and awareness to create a more equitable community for all.

United Way of Portage County Board of Directors

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Policy Statement Rejecting Racism, Anti-Semitism and Ethnic Discrimination

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